Consultancy & Management
Consultancy & Management at Heritage Village Project
Our Consultancy and Management applies business administration techniques and processes to the art world. Our activities and responsibilities are geared towards the promotion, financial stability and growth of arts organizations ,groups and individual artists.
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Kingdom Music Citizens
Gospel Youth Band
Kingdom Music Citizens is a talented ensemble of young musicians ranging from ages 6 to 14, specializing in jazz, gospel, and reggae genres. Formed from the best students of Kingdom Music Academy, these gifted children have developed remarkable skills despite having no prior music foundation when they started.
Under the guidance and mentorship of accomplished musician Eric Ofei (Former music director of the famous John Teye Music school in Ghana, West Africa), Kingdom Music Citizens has quickly gained recognition for their captivating ministry and performances at Church services, Black History Month celebrations, weddings, family reunions, Christmas, Resurrection programs, as well as corporate events. Their unique and skillful rearrangement of songs, combined with their ability to maintain the original beats and scales while enhancing them, sets them apart from other young musicians.
With Eric Ofei's expertise and dedication to nurturing their talents, Kingdom Music Citizens continue to grow and develop their musical abilities. As they strive to inspire audiences with their uplifting and dynamic performances, the future holds great promise for these young artists.
Management/Booking: (703)505-5833
Find More Performances by Kingdom Music Citizens on our YouTube Channel
Kenneth Appiah & Yzmen
Gospel Jazz / Afro Beat
Heritage Village African Drum & Dance Ensemble
The goal of Heritage Village African Drum & Dance Ensemble is to share the rich and diverse African culture with the community through traditional drumming, dancing music,storytelling, theater, poetry and other traditional instruments. The energetic and exciting performances infused with impactful storytelling brings awareness , appreciation of significant cultural values and a healthy sense of belonging to the community.Performances mirror the unique display of life as experienced on the motherland with crowd participation. Over the years, The Drum and Dance Ensemble has performed at numerous corporate and social events at Embassies, International airports, Churches, Schools, Mental health institutions, Senior facilities, Stage productions, Award ceremonies, Family reunions, Community centers and continues to make significant impact across the United States.
Notable places include the National Reconnaissance office (NRO) , Dulles International & Reagan National Airport, Kennedy Center ,George Mason Performing Arts Center and Ghana Embassy for the last surviving members of Tulsa Black Wall Street massacre citizenship ceremony. The ensemble has been featured in newspapers, magazines and articles for it’s impact in the community.
A sought after group, the Ensemble actively engages and thrills their diverse audience at the same time promoting love, unity and respect among humanity. The ensemble offers educational and team building programs through private, community and corporate classes, workshops, teaching authentic quality techniques in dance, African drumming and traditional instruments. Participants from different backgrounds and age ranges are taught to distinguish between different drums, rhythms and sounds, along with songs and dance movements and art.
Learn more about the Heritage Village Drum & Dance Ensemble here
Biney Traditional Dances
Cultural expressions facilitate the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the other. Joe and Benita Biney (Father daughter duo) are cultural ambassadors from Ghana promoting the Akan traditional dance which plays a significant role in the Akan culture Benita Abena Biney, a prodigy, has won the hearts of the diaspora community. At an early age, she watched her dad Joe , a talented and renowned traditional African drummer and dancer who has performed across Africa, Europe and United States and was inspired to learn from him. Through mentorship, dedication, and intensive practice, they are known for their captivating performances at several Black History Events, Churches, International Embassies, Weddings, Family reunions, schools, Assisted living, government facilities and corporate institutions across the United States.
Benita is a descendant and great, great granddaughter of Otumfuo Prempeh I and II of the Ashanti Royal household, there is no doubt Benita’s love for culture is ingrained in her DNA. The smile on her face is a reflection of the joy and fulfillment derived from her outstanding performance, filled with energy, movement precision that articulates and interprets messages to her audience. Videos of her performance went viral on social media when she showcased her Ghanaian cultural dance at the launching of United Airlines maiden trip to Ghana ceremony at the Washington Dulles International Airport with inspiring dancing skills to a live set of talking drums.
Master of Ceremonies - Laud Wilson
Laud Kojo Wilson & Dion Davis
An accomplished artist, Dion Davis is a product of Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts. Well versed in current affairs with a great sense of humor, he is able to connect and engage his audience in unique ways making him one of the sought after MC's across the United States. A DC native, Deion uses his gift of oratory to bring families and communities and people of all races and cultural backgrounds together which brings him extraordinary fulfillment.He doesn’t only capture your attention but utlizes every opportunity to inspire, educate and leave a lasting impact.
Comedy
Christina "Ellavation" Wilson
Standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and just a little over 105 lbs., plus 100 plus 5, 10, 15, 20,…..…..well, never mind………. this aint no “hide and seek experience” but ……this talented woman of God, with incredible stage presence, deep, raspy vocals, an electrifying personality and tongue sharper than a double edged sword, will cut your funny bone deep with non-stop laughter.
As a former "Class Clown" in the late, Late 1900’s, she realized her ability to entertain, through quick wit and a creative thought process. Whether standing in the grocery store…… retail……buffet or even the unemployment line, yes honey……she’s been in that line a time or two too Christina aka “Ella-vation” Wilson also known as “Ella the Spella” has always used her southern mannerism and unique sense of humor to connect with audiences and complete strangers.
You might find her at the mall, bellowing an “off the cuff jingle” for a free Cinnabon, or strolling the aisle at Costco after Sunday service, accumulating enough mini samples to make up a meal. Yes indeed sweetie! She has been known for putting a "trick or treat" on her audiences; usually sharing the tricks with them, while consuming ALL the treats for herself, which is how she keeps her 9-10, girlish figure! Those clever techniques not only gained her a plethora of free samples and a few giggles from innocent bystanders, but she also acquired a few unintended inches around her waistline as well.
Christina enjoys engaging her guests from beginning to end and will leave you with a "hooked on phonics experience." Yes, indeedie sweetie... she literally spells out complete sentences while having heart to heart conversation throughout her act, which is why she is known as “Ella the Spella” That said, you'll need to pay close…….a-t-t-e-n-t-i-o-n, so you're able to capture what's being "s-a-i-d” because, it’s like the Washington Post, well, if you miss it, ya just miss it!
Christina is not only a Comedienne, but also a member of CAPAC, (pronounced, Kay-pac,) (The Creative and Performing Arts Center. She said she joined this organization because she thought the acronyms stood for Cookies And Pies and Cakes. She is also a former partner with the Living on Laughter Gospel Comedy Association. I might add that she is also an Actress, Creative Writer, Event Planner, Promoter, Commercial Model, Voiceover, Inspirational Speaker, and…..a Professional Snacker. She says, “I’ve NEVER met a snack I didn’t like”….Which is how she keeps her girlish “16-18-20” figure!
A few of Christina’s most recent accomplishments include the completion of a role in a West African film entitled "Vengeance is Mine, the stage play, “For Colored Girls,” “The Devil Don’t Live Here Anymore,” DC Film Festival, “Playing House” and opening for acclaimed Comedian and actor, Joe Tory at the University of Maryland . She is also a 2013 AMTC graduate (Actors, Talent & Models for Christ, a Christian Based developmental talent agency).Christina’s been just a little busy, but we are so delighted that she is able to be here with us tonight!
The bible says, a cheerful heart is good medicine and the best part……., no deduction or co-pay required!
Spoken Word Artist
Kim B. Miller
Kim B Miller is an award-winning poet. She is the Poet Laureate for Prince William County, VA. Kim is the First African American Poet Laureate for PWC. Her poetry is her heart expressed in words: opinionated, thought provoking and real. She has performed nationally in person and internationally online.
Kim’s a motivational speaker that cultivates growth. She uses her words to connect people to their strength. She makes empowerment touchable so you can obtain it.
Kim is a facilitator. She creates and develops her own training material. Her interactive workshops are fun and informative. She recently facilitated a class for University of California Berkeley.
Kim started her t-shirt line in 2017 that features her haiku and sayings. She now has an online store where she sells her t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, journals, books and much more. Kim sells her poetry in a unique frame and she also makes 3D designs that she calls 3D Poetic Canvas Art.
Kim believes thinking is her oxygen and words are her blood.
DJ
Our DJ services provide a good variety of music that befits each specific event, private or corporate.
Our DJ works with the client to build a playlist that everyone will enjoy.
You get years of experience (includes knowledge of many eras, and genres of music, ability to read & engage different audiences, knowing how to apply the right mix of songs, knowing when to turn up the party and knowing when to ease up, and knowing what is appropriate content and what is inappropriate..